WhatsApp quoteJust as important, first Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the largest bank in the UAE by assets, with international reach and corporate-grade services for larger or well-capitalised businesses, and it is one of the banks GoldenKey regularly introduces new companies to. A UAE business account is the step that turns your licence into a working company, and First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is a sound candidate for many of the companies we form. Crucially, greek shipowners and hospitality groups are deeply connected to the UAE market, which gives Greek entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) licence is released. In practice, greeks are a community concentrated in shipping, hospitality, construction and food, so the First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Greek applications every day and process them without hesitation.
Why First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)
For most clients, having a UAE residency visa and Emirates ID for at least one signatory makes a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) application noticeably smoother. To be clear, fAB generally suits companies with substantial capital or an existing international banking relationship. For Greeks, the practical advantages of First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) are the ease of travel between Greece and the UAE, English is the business language, and a banking system that processes euro (EUR) transfers daily.
How First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) works with GoldenKey
Step 1Profile review
We review your licence, activity, shareholder nationalities and expected turnover and confirm that First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is a sensible match. For a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) business account for Greek owners, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Step 2Document pack
GoldenKey builds the complete document pack for First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB): corporate papers, signatory IDs, proof of address, profile and supporting invoices.
Step 3Introduction and meeting
To be clear, we arrange the meeting with a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) relationship manager and sit alongside you to answer compliance questions. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) business account for Greek owners.
Step 4Compliance and activation
Crucially, first Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)'s compliance team reviews the file, raises any follow-up questions (which we help answer) and activates the account on approval.
Documents required
Crucially, gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) business account for Greek owners.
- Trade licence, certificate of incorporation and memorandum of association
- Proof of residential address for each signatory
- Educational certificates attested by the Greece authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- Passport, visa and Emirates ID copies of all shareholders and signatories
- A CV for each shareholder and the company's website or social links
- Personal or corporate bank statements for the last three to six months
Pricing
On the ground, all prices for a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) business account for Greek owners are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. The figures below for a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) business account for Greek owners are updated by GoldenKey whenever the registrar changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
| GoldenKey service fee | AED 1,500 |
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Introduction, document preparation and coordination with bank relationship manager
Request this servicePrices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-07.
Why the UAE
The UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) business account for Greek owners. Day to day, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) business account for Greek owners can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
Most of our First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) clients come to us through referrals from other business owners, and that is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. As we tell every client, our quotations for a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) business account for Greek owners list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. You deal with one named case manager from the first call until your First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally.
On the ground, prefer to visit? Our Ajman office welcomes walk-ins during working hours, and we can also meet you in Dubai or Sharjah by appointment to discuss a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) business account for Greek owners.
Frequently asked questions
Can I open a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) account without a UAE residence visa?
In practice, some banks consider non-resident company accounts, but most prefer a resident signatory. GoldenKey usually processes your investor visa before the bank application for that reason.
Does GoldenKey guarantee a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) account?
No case manager can. First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)'s compliance team makes the decision. What GoldenKey does is prepare a complete, consistent application and introduce you to the right banking officer, which is where most of the difference is made.
How long does First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) take to open a business account?
Timelines vary with the bank's workload and the complexity of your profile. Simple service companies with a resident signatory are generally faster; trading companies with many countries of operation take longer.
Do Greeks need a UAE visa before applying for First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)?
No. You can apply for the licence from Greece with scanned documents, and the investor residency visa is processed afterwards.
Can a Greek citizen own 100% of a company in First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)?
It can. Greeks can own the full share capital of a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
